Microorganisms and Integumentary Assessment

Which of the following is a protein-based infectious agent that lacks genetic material?

• Prion
• Virus
• Bacteria
• Protist

What type of cells specifically produce mucus in epithelial tissue?

• Stem cells
• Goblet cells
• Helper T cells
• Squamous cells

Which layer of skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles?

• Subcutaneous tissue
• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis

What characteristic distinguishes viruses from other pathogens?

• They have cell walls
• They reproduce independently
• They are always beneficial
• They require host cells to replicate

Which organism is a multicellular parasite that often infects the digestive tract?

• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Protist
• Helminth

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

• Temperature regulation
• Protection from UV radiation
• Fat storage
• Blood circulation

Which layer of skin is responsible for fat storage and insulation?

• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous tissue
• Stratum corneum

What type of tissue forms the lining of the respiratory tract?

• Stratified squamous
• Simple squamous
• Transitional
• Columnar epithelium

Which structure produces sebum to lubricate the skin and hair?

• Sweat gland
• Oil gland
• Meissner's corpuscle
• Hair follicle

What is the main function of mucus in the body?

• Digest food
• Transport oxygen
• Trap pathogens
• Produce hormones